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False Witness

False Witness Thou shalt not bear false witness.  — Exodus 20:16 I try to come up with a different roll call question every time I take attendance in my class.  Today, my question was:  If you could be paid $100 … Continue reading

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The Gate

The Gate Enter his gate with thanksgiving  — Psalm 100:4 I am almost finished reading “The Pilgrim’s Progress.”  I am reading the last few chapters really slowly, I just don’t want it to end.  That book describes the life of … Continue reading

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The Last Temptation

The Last Temptation “All this I will give you, “ he (Satan) said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”  Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan for it is written:  ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve … Continue reading

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It is Written

It is Written Matthew 4:4:  Jesus answered, “It is written:” Matthew 4:7:  Jesus answered, “It is also written:” Matthew 4:10:  Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan!  For it is written:” Today, I want to talk about the second … Continue reading

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Jesus Fasted

Jesus Fasted After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.  — Matthew 4:2 Why do you reckon the Son of God fasted?  Did He have to?  Couldn’t He have certainly overcome the devil’s temptations without fasting?  I am … Continue reading

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His Kid

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! — 1 John 3:1 I am amazed at how quickly people doubt their salvation.  I doubted … Continue reading

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New Year 2013

New Year 2013 If you love me, you will obey what I command. — John 14:15 I believe the first prayer of the new year is an important one.  I think of it almost like Solomon right before he was … Continue reading

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Fasting in 2013

Fasting in 2013 But when you fast… — Matthew 6:16 It’s hard to believe Christmas has come and gone…again.  I heard a 4th grader pray over Christmas dinner and say in her prayer “this year has gone by so fast.”  … Continue reading

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God with us

“…they will call him Immanuel—which means God with us.”  — Matthew 1:23 Jesus was actually here!  Is that not amazing?  In fact, when any person, regardless of their religious background writes down the year, they must recognize at the very … Continue reading

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Not Goodness, Not People…Jesus!

Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters–one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.”  While he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped … Continue reading

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